Jeff Simone
Jeff Simone
Navigating Addictions Within the Home - Part I
Navigating Addictions Within the Home - Part I
Navigating Addictions Within the Home - Part I
Saturday 14th August 2021
Join Jeff Simone in 'Surviving Opioids' as he offers practical advice for families dealing with addiction, focusing on education, boundaries, and self-awareness.
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Jeff Simone
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Family Ties and Addiction: Navigating the Emotional Maze
Addiction is a family condition. It doesn’t happen in a vacuum, we don’t recover from it in a vacuum, so the more we can better educate and assist the people who are the closest to the addiction - i.e. the more people that understand the dynamics of what's actually happening - the better chance the addicted person has at eventually finding sustainable recovery.
Addiction doesn't just affect the individual; it ripples through the entire family. In this heartfelt episode of 'Surviving Opioids - Beyond an Epidemic', host Jeff Simone dives into the emotional labyrinth that families face when a loved one is struggling with addiction. Jeff, a seasoned recovery coach and pharmacist, brings his personal and professional experience to the table, offering practical advice and emotional support for those living in the shadow of addiction.
He emphasizes that addiction is a family condition, meaning everyone close to the addicted person is affected and has a role to play in the recovery process. This episode is the first part of a two-part series, focusing on the emotional challenges and common pitfalls families encounter. Jeff discusses how crucial it is for family members to educate themselves about addiction and its dynamics.
The more they understand, the better equipped they are to support their loved one without enabling destructive behaviors. One key takeaway is the importance of maintaining emotional boundaries. Jeff advises against personalizing the addict's actions, stressing that families can be supportive while still promoting self-awareness and autonomy. He also tackles the resistance to change often seen in people with addiction, explaining how frozen trauma responses and automatic limbic system feedback loops can make change difficult.
Family members are encouraged to be honest and transparent but to always check their emotional state before communicating with their loved one. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone dealing with addiction within their home. It’s not just about understanding addiction but also about fostering a supportive environment that encourages sustainable recovery. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and start navigating the emotional maze of addiction recovery.